Stanford Test
Fiduciary Investors Series
Stephen Kotkin on regional conflicts, and the one war investors can’t price
Stanford University’s Stephen Kotkin provides an insider’s view on the conflict in Iran, and explains why a US-China war remains the ultimate unpriceable risk event for investors. The celebrated geopolitical expert sat down with Conexus Financial’s Colin Tate at his office inside Hoover Tower.
Top1000funds.comMarch 10, 2026
Investor Profile
AP2, AP6 merger on track; currency impacts returns
In a big year, AP2 introduces a new asset management model and completes the integration of sister fund AP6 but the fund's 2025 return feels the impact of a strong SEK on its global portfolio. Eva Halvarsson, AP2's outgoing CEO, discusses the allocation and mandate changes and opportunities it presents.
Sarah RundellMarch 3, 2026
Featured Story
Chicago Teachers: Where succession fears put managers on watch
In a recent investment committee meeting, trustees at Chicago Teachers heard how succession risk at external managers can hit not only returns but also managers' ability to bring ideas into the investment process and consistency around portfolio construction and implementation.
Sarah RundellMarch 3, 2026
Featured Story
NYC Comptroller on corporate stewardship escalation, Israel bonds re-entry
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine says he will leverage the city’s $310 billion pension assets and link arms with other state Treasurers to apply pressure on US corporates. In an interview with Top1000funds.com, he sets out the stewardship agenda while explaining a potential re-entry into Israel bonds.
Darcy SongFebruary 27, 2026
Investor Profile
Iceland’s LV mulls more EM exposures, PE co-investments after SAA review
Iceland’s LV is eyeing more emerging markets allocation and private equity co-investments after conducting an SAA review, which will be finalised in the first half of 2026. CIO Arne Vagn Olsen says the shift is designed to make the $11 billion pension fund future-ready.
Darcy SongFebruary 26, 2026
Featured Story
Strategy and reporting under the microscope: Denmark’s ATP awaits review
Denmark's ATP is awaiting a review that will report on the strength of its investment strategy, and suggest how to simplify reporting. But additional transparency must not hurt the future returns for members, warns Allan Japhetson, head of investment strategy at ATP.
Sarah RundellFebruary 24, 2026
News
Texas Teachers’ CIO questions TPA, DAA value-add
Chief investment officer of the $225 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas Jase Auby has voiced reservations about the total portfolio approach, particularly regarding the robustness of its central feature, the top-down decision-making process. He also outlined why the fund doesn’t consider dynamic asset allocation a durable source of alpha.
Darcy SongFebruary 19, 2026